| ![Show Contents]() Mellin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of MellinWhat does the name Mellin mean? The land of moorland bogs and fields of heather is the ancient homeland to the distinguished surname Mellin. In Scotland, hereditary surnames were adopted according to fairly general rules and during the late Middle Ages, names that were derived from specific localities became increasingly widespread. Local names originally denoted the proprietorship of the village or estate. The Mellin family originally lived in the village of Melville, in the county of Midlothian (now part of the region of Lothian). Early Origins of the Mellin familyThe surname Mellin was first found in Midlothian. The Melville family resided in this county as early as the mid-12th century, when King Malcolm IV of Scotland granted them the lands of Melville in 1160. They are said to have arrived in Scotland from Malleville in Pays de Caux, Normandy, where they held the distinguished title of the Lords of Graville. Another source is more specific: "The great Northern House of Melville claims this Norman as the patriarch of their race. Galfrid de Maleville, the earliest of the family who appears in Scottish history, had the honour of being the first Justiciary (Judiciary) of Scotland on record. From him derived the Earls of Melville. " 1 The parish of Lasswade in the county of Edinburgh was and ancient home of the family. "The principal seat is Melville Castle, the residence of Lord Viscount Melville, an elegant and spacious structure in the castellated style, with circular towers, erected about the close of the last century, on the site of an ancient house said to have belonged to David Rizzio, secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots." 2 Early History of the Mellin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mellin research. Another 176 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1535, 1545, 1547, 1597, 1617, 1621, 1622, 1636, 1683, 1695, 1707, 1741, 1742, 1753, 1754, 1890 and 1924 are included under the topic Early Mellin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mellin Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Melville, Melwell, Melwill, Malwyn, Melwyn, Melvile and many more. Early Notables of the Mellin familySir James Melville (1535-1617), Scottish diplomatist and memoir writer, was the third son of Sir John Melville, laird of Raith in the county of Fife; Andrew Melville (1545-1622), Scottish scholar, theologian and religious reformer; Alexander Melville (also Alexander Leslie), 5th Earl of Leven (1695-1754), Scottish peer, Lord High Commissioner (1741-1753), Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland (1741-1742); and George Melville, 1st Earl of Melville (1636-1707)...
Another 67 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Mellin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Mellin family to IrelandSome of the Mellin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 67 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Mellin migration to the United States | + |
Mellin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Archibald Mellin, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1821
- Mr. Edward Mellin, aged 28, British weaver who arrived in New Orleans aboard the ship "Sheffield" on 7th February 1841
- Mr. James Mellin, aged 10, British settler who arrived in New Orleans aboard the ship "Sheffield" on 7th February 1841
- Ms. Jane Mellin, aged 32, British settler who arrived in New Orleans aboard the ship "Sheffield" on 7th February 1841
- Miss Margaret Mellin, aged 20, British settler who arrived in New Orleans aboard the ship "Sheffield" on 7th February 1841
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| Mellin migration to Canada | + |
Mellin Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Henry Mellin, who was recorded to be living in Ontario in 1871
| Contemporary Notables of the name Mellin (post 1700) | + |
- Gustav Mellin, English-born, American founder of Mellin's Food Company, maker of Mellin's Food for Infants and Invalids in Boston, Massachusetts in 1866
- Laurel Mellin (b. 1949), American author of nine books including The New York Times Best Seller, The Pathway
- Robert Mellin (b. 1902), Ukrainian movie composer, known for Red Heat (1988), There's Something About Mary (1998) and Django (1966)
- Max Mellin (1904-1977), German art director
- Count Ludwig August Mellin (1754-1835), Baltic German politician, cartographer, writer and publicist, best known for creating the first professional atlas visualizing Livonia in 1798
- Robert Hjalmar Mellin (1854-1933), Finnish mathematician
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Denique coelum
Motto Translation: I shall enjoy heaven at last.
- Burke, John Bernard, The Roll of Battle Abbey. London: Edward Churton, 26, Holles Street, 1848, Print.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
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